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Kingly vs Magnanimous - What's the difference?

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As adjectives the difference between kingly and magnanimous

is that kingly is majestic and regal while magnanimous is noble and generous in spirit.

As an adverb kingly

is in a royal manner.

kingly

English

Etymology 1

From (etyl) kyngly, from (etyl) *.

Adjective

(er)
  • Majestic and regal.
  • * Sir Philip Sidney
  • * kingly magnificence
  • * Jonathan Swift
    • a kingly government
  • * Shakespeare
    • the kingly couch
  • * G. Massey
    • The kingliest kings are crowned with thorn.
  • * Cowper
    • Leave kingly' backs to cope with ' kingly cares.
    Derived terms
    * kingliness

    Etymology 2

    From (etyl) kyngly, from (etyl) *.

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a royal manner.

    • magnanimous

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Noble and generous in spirit.
    • He thinks himself ardent, impulsive, passionate, magnanimous — capable of boundless enthusiasm for an idea or a sentiment.
    magnanimous forgiveness

    Synonyms

    * big-hearted * generous * great-hearted * large-hearted * unselfish

    Related terms

    * magnanimity * magnanimously * magnanimousness